1.1 The BCCI has adopted this Anti-Corruption Code in recognition of the following fundamental sporting imperatives:

1.1.1 All cricket matches are to be contested on a level playing-field, with the outcome to be determined solely by the respective merits of the competing teams and to remain uncertain until the cricket match is completed. This is the essential characteristic that gives sport its unique appeal.

1.1.2 Public confidence in the authenticity and integrity of the sporting contest is therefore vital. If that confidence is undermined, then the very essence of cricket will be shaken to the core. It is the determination to protect that essence of cricket that has led the Board of Control for Cricket in India to adopt this Anti-Corruption Code.

1.1.3 Advancing technology and increasing popularity have led to a substantial increase in the amount, and the sophistication, of betting on cricket matches. The development of new betting products, including spread-betting and betting exchanges, as well as internet and phone accounts that allow people to place a bet at any time and from any place, even after a cricket match has started, have all increased the potential for the development of corrupt betting practices. That, in turn, increases the risk that attempts will be made to involve participants in such practices. Even where that risk is more theoretical than practical, its consequence is to create a perception that the integrity of the sport is under threat.

1.1.4 Furthermore, the nature of this type of misconduct is such that it is carried out under cover and in secret, thereby creating significant challenges for the BCCI in the enforcement of rules of conduct. As a consequence, the BCCI needs to be empowered to seek information from and share information with competent authorities and other relevant third parties, and to require Participants to cooperate fully with all investigations and requests for information.

1.1.5 The BCCI is committed to taking every step in its power to prevent corrupt betting practices undermining the integrity of the sport of cricket, including any efforts to influence improperly the outcome or any other aspect of any Match or Event.

1.2 This Anti-Corruption Code is to be interpreted and applied by reference to the fundamental sporting imperatives described in Article 1.1. This includes but is not limited to cases where an issue arises that is not expressly addressed in this Anti-Corruption Code. Such interpretation and application shall take precedence over any strict legal or technical interpretations of this Anti-Corruption Code that may otherwise be proposed.

1.3 All Participants are automatically bound by and required to comply with all the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Code. Accordingly, by their participation (in the case of a Player) or assistance in a Player's participation (in the case of a Player Support Personnel), or appointment to officiate (in the case of an Umpire or Match Referee) or appointment to support an Umpire or Match Referee (in the case of an Umpire Support Personnel) in a Domestic Match or International Match, such Participants shall deemed to have agreed:

1.3.1 for the purposes of 4.3, to have consented to the collection, processing, disclosure and use of information relating to him/herself and his/her activities, including personal information relating to him/herself and his/her activities, to the extent expressly permitted hereinafter under the terms of this Anti-Corruption Code,;

1.3.2 that it is their personal responsibility to familiarise themselves with all of the requirements of this Anti-Corruption Code, including what conduct constitutes an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code, and to comply with those requirements;

1.3.3 to submit to the authority of the BCCI (including as delegated to any member of the ACU) to adopt, apply, monitor and enforce this Anti-Corruption Code;

1.3.4 to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the BCCI Disciplinary Committee to hear and determine charges brought by the BCCI and/or related issues under this Anti-Corruption Code;

1.3.5 not to bring any proceedings in any court or other forum that are inconsistent with the foregoing submissions to the jurisdiction of the BCCI Disciplinary Committee.

1.4 Each Participant shall continue to be bound by and required to comply with this Anti-Corruption Code until he/she has not participated (in the case of a Player) or assisted in a Player's participation (in the case of a Player Support Personnel) or officiated (in the case of an Umpire or Match Referee) or been appointed to support an Umpire or Match Referee (in the case of an Umpire Support personnel) in a Domestic Match or International Match for a period of twelve (12) months. The BCCI shall continue to have jurisdiction over him/her under this Anti-Corruption Code thereafter in respect of matters taking place prior to that point.

1.5 Without prejudice to Articles 1.3 and 1.4, the BCCI (through the ACU) shall be responsible for promoting Anti-Corruption Code awareness and education amongst Participants.

1.6 This Anti-Corruption Code also requires Participants in International Matches and Participants in Domestic Matches played in the territory of any other National Cricket Federation or Member Cricket Association not to commit Corrupt Conduct in respect of Domestic Matches played in the BCCI's territory. By virtue of agreeing to be bound by the ICC Anti-Corruption Code or the anti-corruption rules of any other National Cricket Federation (as applicable), each such Participant is deemed also to have agreed to be bound by this Anti-Corruption Code and to submit to the jurisdiction of BCCI to investigate, and BCCI Disciplinary Committee convened under this Anti-Corruption Code to hear and determine, any allegation by the BCCI that he has committed Corrupt Conduct in respect of Domestic Matches played in the BCCI's territory.

1.7 The conduct prohibited under this Anti-Corruption Code may also be a criminal offence and/or a breach of other applicable laws or regulations (including the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and/or anti-corruption rules of other National Cricket Federations). This Anti-Corruption Code is intended to supplement such laws and regulations with further rules of professional conduct and not intended, and should not be interpreted, construed or applied, to prejudice or undermine in any way the application of such laws and regulations. Participants must comply with all applicable laws and regulations at all times.

1.8 Where a Participant’s alleged Corrupt Conduct would amount to a violation both of this Anti-Corruption Code and of the anti-corruption rules of any other National Cricket Federation and/or of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code:

1.8.1 if the alleged Corrupt Conduct is in respect of one or more Domestic Matches played in the BCCI's territory, the BCCI will have the first right and responsibility to take action against the Participant, under this Anti-Corruption Code;

1.8.2 if the alleged Corrupt Conduct is in respect of one or more Domestic Matches played in the other National Cricket Federation’s territory, the other National Cricket Federation(subject to provision contained in Article 1.8.5) will have the first right and responsibility to take action against the Participant, under the relevant anti-corruption rules of the National Cricket Federation, and the BCCI will not take action against the Participant for such Corrupt Conduct under this Anti-Corruption Code unless the other National Cricket Federation so agrees, or the other National Cricket Federation fails or refuses to take action itself within a reasonable time. It is clarified that the BCCI shall be entitled to recognise the final decision taken by the other National Cricket Federation in respect of any Participant and take suitable steps against such Participant under its own rules and regulations to implement the same;

1.8.3 if the alleged Corrupt Conduct is in respect of one or more International Matches, the ICC will have the first right and responsibility to take action against the Participant, under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, and the BCCI will not take action against the Participant under this Anti-Corruption Code for such Corrupt Conduct unless the ICC so agrees. It is clarified that in the event the ICC takes action against the Participant, under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, the final decision of the ICC shall be binding on the BCCI and the BCCI shall take such steps under its own rules and regulations in accordance with the final decision of the ICC; and

1.8.4 if the alleged Corrupt Conduct is in respect of one or more Domestic Matches played in the BCCI’s territory and in respect of one or more International Matches and/or one or more Domestic Matches played in another National Cricket Federation’s territory, the BCCI and the ICC and/or the other National Cricket Federation (as applicable) shall agree between them which of them shall take action against the Participant (and in the event of a failure to agree, the ICC will determine which of them shall take action) It is clarified that in the event the ICC determines that the other National Cricket Federation shall take action, the BCCI shall be entitled to recognise the final decision taken by the other National Cricket Federation in respect of any Participant and take suitable steps against such Participant under its own rules and regulations to implement the same.

1.8.5 Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code if the alleged Corrupt Conduct is in respect of one or more Matches forming part of the IPL and CLT20 the BCCI will have the first right and responsibility to take action against the Participant, under this Anti-Corruption Code irrespective of where such Matches are played.

1.9 Unless otherwise indicated, references in this Anti-Corruption Code to Articles and Appendices are to articles and appendices of this Anti-Corruption Code. Words in italicised text in this Anti-Corruption Code are defined terms and their respective definitions are set out in Appendix 1.

Article 2 - Offences Under the Anti-Corruption Code

Article 2 - Offences Under the Anti-Corruption Code

The conduct described in Articles 2.1 – 2.4, if committed by a Participant, shall amount to an offence by such Participant under this Anti-Corruption Code:

2.1 Corruption:

2.1.1 Fixing or contriving in any way or otherwise influencing improperly, or being a party to any effort to fix or contrive in any way or otherwise influence improperly, the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of any Match or Event.

2.1.2 Seeking, accepting, offering or agreeing to accept any bribe or other Reward to fix or to contrive in any way or otherwise to influence improperly the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of any Match or Event.

2.1.3 Failing or refusing, for Reward, to perform to one’s abilities in a Match.

2.1.4 Soliciting, inducing, enticing, instructing, persuading, encouraging or facilitating (a) any Participant to commit an offence under any of the foregoing provisions of this Article 2.1 and/or (b) any other person to do any act that would be an offence if that person were a Participant

2.2 Betting:

2.2.1 Placing, accepting, laying or otherwise entering into any Bet with any other party (whether individual, company or otherwise) in relation to the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of any Match or Event.

2.2.2 Soliciting, inducing, enticing, instructing, persuading, encouraging, facilitating or authorising any other party to enter into a Bet for the direct or indirect benefit of the Participant in relation to the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of any Match or Event.

2.2.3 Ensuring the occurrence of a particular incident in a Match or Event, which occurrence is to the Participant’s knowledge the subject of a Bet and for which he/she expects to receive or has received any Reward.

2.3 Misuse of Inside Information:

2.3.1 Using, for Betting purposes, any Inside Information.

2.3.2 Disclosing Inside Information to any person (with or without Reward) before or during any Match or Event where the Participant might reasonably be expected to know that disclosure of such information in such circumstances could be used in relation to Betting.

2.3.3 Soliciting, inducing, enticing, persuading, encouraging or facilitating (a) any Participant to commit an offence under any of the foregoing provisions of this Article 2.3 and/or (b) any other person to do any act that would be an offence if that person were a Participant.

2.4 General:

2.4.1 Providing or receiving any gift, payment or other benefit (whether of a monetary value or otherwise) in circumstances that the Participant might reasonably have expected could bring him/her or the sport of cricket into disrepute.

2.4.2 Failing or refusing to disclose to the ACU BCCI (without undue delay) full details of any approaches or invitations received by the Participant to engage in conduct that would amount to a breach of this Anti-Corruption Code.

2.4.3 Failing or refusing to disclose to the ACU BCCI (without undue delay) full details of any incident, fact, or matter that comes to the attention of a Participant that may evidence an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code by a third party, including (without limitation) approaches or invitations that have been received by any other party to engage in conduct that would amount to a breach of this Anti-Corruption Code.

2.4.4 Failing or refusing, without compelling justification, to cooperate with any reasonable investigation carried out by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or his/her designee) in relation to possible offences under this Anti-Corruption Code, including failure to provide any information and/or documentation requested by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or his/her designee) (whether as part of a formal Demand pursuant to Article 4.3 or otherwise) that may be relevant to such investigation.

2.5 For the purposes of this Article 2:

2.5.1 Any attempt by a Participant, or any agreement between (a) a Participant and (b) any other person, to act in a manner that would culminate in the commission of an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code, shall be treated as if an offence had been committed, whether or not such attempt or agreement in fact resulted in the commission of such offence. However, there shall be no offence under this Anti-Corruption Code where the Participant renounces the attempt or agreement prior to it being discovered by a third party not involved in the attempt or agreement.

2.5.2 A Participant who authorises, causes, knowingly assists, encourages, aids, abets, covers up or is otherwise complicit in any acts or omissions of the type described in Articles 2.1 – 2.4 committed by his/her coach, trainer, manager, agent, family member, guest or other affiliate or associate shall be treated as having committed such acts or omissions himself and shall be liable accordingly under this Anti-Corruption Code.

2.6 The following are not relevant to the determination of whether an offence has been committed under this Anti-Corruption Code (although they may be relevant to the issue of the sanction to be imposed under Article 6 in the event that it is determined that an offence has been committed):

2.6.1 Whether or not the Player him/herself was participating, or a Player assisted by the Player Support Personnel was participating, or the Umpire or Match Referee was officiating, or the Umpire Support Personnel was assisting in the specific Match or Event in question.

2.6.2 The nature or outcome of any Bet(s) in issue.

2.6.3 The outcome of the Match(es) or Event(s) on which such Bet was made.

2.6.4 Whether or not the Participants' efforts or performance (if any), in the Match(es) or Event(s) in issue were (or could be expected to have been) affected by the acts or omissions in question.

2.6.5 Whether or not any of the results in the Match(es) or Event(s) in issue were (or could be expected to have been) affected by the act or omissions in question.

2.7 It shall be a valid defence to a charge of an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that the alleged offence was committed (and that it was not reported to the ACU BCCI thereafter) due to the Participant’s honest and reasonable belief that there was a serious threat to his/her life or safety or to the life or safety of any other person.

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Article 4 - Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings

Article 4 - Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings

Any allegation or suspicion of a breach of this Anti-Corruption Code, whatever the source, shall be referred to the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or his/her designee) for investigation and possible charge in accordance with Article 4.5.

4.2 The Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or his/her designee) may conduct enquiries/investigations into the activities of any Participant who he/she believes may have committed an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code. Such enquiries/investigations may be conducted in conjunction with, and information obtained in such investigations may be shared with, the ICC, other National Cricket Federations, Member Cricket Associations, IPL Teams, CLT20 Teams and/or other relevant authorities (including criminal justice, administrative, professional and/or judicial authorities) and all Participants must cooperate fully with such enquiries/investigations..

4.3 As part of any such enquiries/investigation, if the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or his/her designee) reasonably suspects that a Participant (or a third party whose actions may be imputed to the Participant) has committed an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code, he/she may make a written demand to such Participant (a “Demand”) to furnish to him/her with any information that is reasonably related to the alleged offence, including, without limitation: (a) copies or access to all records relating to the alleged offence (such as telephone records, Internet services records and/or other records stored on computer hard drives or other information storage equipment); and/or (b) a written statement made by the Participant setting out in detail all of the facts and circumstances of which the Participant is aware with respect to the alleged offence. Provided that any such Demand has been issued in accordance with this Article 4.3, the Participant shall cooperate fully with such Demand, including by furnishing such information within such reasonable period of time as may be determined by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or his/her designee), which in any event, should be no earlier than seven days after the Player’s or Player Support Personnel’s receipt of the Demand. Where appropriate, the Participant may seek an extension of such deadline by providing the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or his/her designee) with cogent reasons to support an extension, provided that the decision to grant or deny such extension shall be at the ultimate discretion of the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or his/her designee), acting reasonably at all times.

4.4 The BCCI ACU shall report to the BCCI from time to time the results of any enquiries/investigations under this Code. The BCCI shall either on the basis of such reports or acting on its own motion has the power to initiate disciplinary proceedings against any Participant as contained in tis Article which shall be in consonance with the procedure contained in the BCCI Memorandum.

4.5 The President, BCCI shall appoint a Commissioner to make a preliminary enquiry and call for explanations from the concerned person(s) and submit his report to the President, BCCI not later than 15 days from the date of reference being made by the President, BCCI. On receipt of the report, the President shall forthwith forward the same to the Disciplinary Committee.

4.6 Immediately on receipt of the report of the Commissioner, the Disciplinary Committee would call for all particulars and unless it decides, that there is no prima facie case and be accordingly dropped, commence hearing the subject case and complete the same as expeditiously as possible and decide the subject issues by providing reasonable opportunity to the parties of being heard. None of the parties shall be entitled to be represented by any Lawyer. If, despite due notice, any party fails to submit any cause or submits insufficient cause, the Disciplinary Committee shall after providing reasonable opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned, take appropriate action. In the event any party refuses and or fails to appear despite notice, the Disciplinary Committee shall be at liberty to proceed ex-parte on the basis of the available records and evidence. The Place of hearing shall be decided by the Disciplinary Committee from time to time.

4.7 Pending the Disciplinary Proceedings inquiry under this section the Participant may be suspended by the President, BCCI, from participating in any of the affairs of the Board until final adjudication. However, the adjudication should be completed with six months.

4.8 No Participant who is the subject of any Suspension may, during the period of any Suspension, play, coach or otherwise participate or be involved in any capacity in any Match or any other kind of function, event or activity (other than authorised anti-corruption education or rehabilitation programmes) that is authorised, organised, sanctioned, recognised or supported in any way by the BCCI, the ICC, a National Cricket Federation, a Member Cricket Association, any member of a Member Cricket Association, any member of a National Cricket Federation, any IPL Team or any CLT20 Team. The ICC, other National Cricket Federations, other Member Cricket Associations the IPL Teams and the CLT20 Teams will be entitled to give effect to and enforce Article 4.7 in their respective geographical jurisdictions.

4.9 The BCCI Disciplinary Committee's decision shall be the full, final and complete disposition of the matter and will be binding on all parties.

Article 5 - Sanctions

Article 5 - Sanctions

5.1 The BCCI Disciplinary Committee shall then determine, in accordance with the following table, what the appropriate sanction(s) should be:

ANTI-CORRUPTION
CODE OFFENCE

RANGE OF PERMISSIBLE PERIOD OF INELIGIBILITY

ADDITIONAL DISCRETION TO IMPOSE A FINE

Articles 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3 and 2.1.4
(Corruption)

A minimum of five (5) years and a maximum of a
lifetime.

AND, IN ALL CASES:

the BCCI Disciplinary Committeeshall have the discretion to impose a fine on
the Participant up to a maximum of
the value of any Reward received by
the Participant directly or
indirectly, out of, or in relation to, the offence committed under this Anti-Corruption Code.

Articles 2.2.1, 2.2.2 and 2.2.3 (Betting)

A minimum of two (2) years and a maximum of
five (5) years.

Articles 2.3.1 and 2.3.3 (as it relates to an
offence under Article 2.3.1) (Misuse of inside information)

A minimum of two (2) years and a maximum of
five (5) years.

Articles 2.3.2 and 2.3.3 (as it relates to an
offence under Article 2.3.2) (Misuse of inside information)

A minimum of six (6) months and a maximum of
five (5) years.

Articles 2.4.1 and 2.4.2 (General)

A minimum of one (1) year and a maximum of
five (5) years).

Articles 2.4.3 and 2.4.4 (General)

A minimum of six (6) months and a maximum of
two (2) years.

5.2 No Participant who has been declared Ineligible may, during the period of Ineligibility, play, coach or otherwise participate or be involved in any capacity in any Match or any other kind of function, event or activity (other than authorised anti-corruption education or rehabilitation programmes) that is authorised, organised, sanctioned, recognised or supported in any way by the BCCI, the ICC, a National Cricket Federation, a Member Cricket Association, any member of a Member Cricket Association, any IPL Team, any CLT20 Team or any member of a National Cricket Federation or receive accreditation to provide media or other services at any official venue or Match.. The ICC, other National Cricket Federations, other Member Cricket Associations and the IPL Teams will be entitled to give effect to and enforce this Article 5.2 in their respective geographical jurisdictions.

5.3 A Participant who is subject to a period of Ineligibility shall remain subject to this Anti-Corruption Code, the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and the anti-corruption rules of all other National Cricket Federations, during that period. If a Participant commits an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code during a period of Ineligibility, this shall be treated as a separate offence under this Anti-Corruption Code and separate proceedings will be brought pursuant to Article 4.5.

5.4 Once any period of Ineligibility has expired, the Participant will automatically become re-eligible to participate (in the case of a Player) or assist a Player’s participation (in the case of a Player Support Personnel) in Matches and Events provided that he/she has first: (a) completed an official anti-corruption education session to the reasonable satisfaction of the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or his/her designee); (b) satisfied, in full, any fine and/or award of costs made against him/her by the BCCI Disciplinary Committee (c) agreed to subject him/herself to such additional reasonable and proportionate monitoring procedures and requirements as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (or his/her designee) may reasonably consider necessary given the nature and scope of the offence committed.

Article 6 - Public Disclosure And Confidentiality

Article 6 - Public Disclosure And Confidentiality

6.1 Save where a Suspension has been imposed, the BCCI shall not publicly identify any Participant who has been alleged to have committed an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code unless and until it has been determined in a hearing in accordance with Article 5 that an offence has been committed, or the right to such hearing has been waived, or the assertion of an offence has not been challenged on time. Once it is decided that an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code has been established, publication of that decision shall be determined in accordance with the following principles:

6.1.1 If the decision of the BCCI Disciplinary Committee is that an offence has been committed the decision may, at the discretion of the BCCI, be publicly reported in full as soon as possible.

6.2 The BCCI shall use its best endeavours to ensure that persons under its control do not publicly identify any Participant who is alleged to have committed an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code, unless and until a BCCI Disciplinary Committee has determined that an offence has been committed, and/or the offence has been admitted. However, the BCCI in its discretion may at any time disclose to other organisations such information as the BCCI may consider necessary or appropriate to facilitate administration or enforcement of the Anti-Corruption Code, provided that each organisation provides assurance satisfactory to the BCCI that the organisation will maintain all such information in confidence. The BCCI will not comment publicly on the specific facts of a pending case except in response to public comments made by (or on behalf of) the Participant involved in the case or his/her representatives.

Article 7 - Recognition of Decisions

Article 7 - Recognition of Decisions

7.1 Decisions and sanctions of the ICC shall be recognised, respected and enforced by the BCCI in the geographical jurisdiction of the BCCI automatically upon receipt of notice of the same, without the need for further formality.

7.2 Decisions and sanctions of the BCCI that are within the jurisdiction of the BCCI's jurisdiction shall be recognised and respected by the ICC, IPL or CLT20 Teams, Member Cricket Associations and their members and other National Cricket Federations (including in respect of any matches, tournaments or other events sanctioned by such National Cricket Federation), automatically upon receipt of notice of the same, without the need for further formality.

Article 8 - Limitation Periods

Article 8 - Limitation Periods

8.1 No action may be commenced under this Anti-Corruption Code against a Participant for an offence under the Anti-Corruption Code more than eight years after the date on which that offence occurred.

8.2 The BCCI may at its sole discretion temporarily suspend investigations under this Anti-Corruption Code to avoid prejudice to, and/or to give precedence to, investigations conducted by other relevant authorities into the same or related matters.

Article 9 - Amendment And Interpretation Of This Anti-corruption Code

Article 9 - Amendment And Interpretation Of This Anti-corruption Code

This Anti-Corruption Code may be amended from time to time by the BCCI.

9.2 The headings used for the various Articles of this Anti-Corruption Code are for the purpose of guidance only and shall not be deemed to be part of the substance of this Anti-Corruption Code or to inform or affect in any way the language of the provisions to which they refer.

9.3 This Anti-Corruption Code shall come into full force and effect on the date referred to at the start of this document (the “Effective Date”). It shall not operate to disturb any decisions and/or sanctions previously made under predecessor anti-corruption or other relevant rules of the BCCI, nor shall it apply retrospectively to matters pending before the Effective Date; provided, however, that any case pending prior to the Effective Date, or brought after the Effective Date but based on acts or omissions that occurred before the Effective Date, shall be governed by the predecessor version of this Anti-Corruption Code in force at the time of the alleged offence, subject to any application of the principle of lex mitior by the hearing panel determining the case.

9.4 With this Anti-Corruption Code coming into full force and effect on the Effective Date, the provisions of the BCCI Anti Corruption Code effective as from 1st October 2012 stand amended from the Effective Date.

9.5 If any Article or provision of this Anti-Corruption Code is held invalid, unenforceable or illegal for any reason, it shall be deemed deleted, and this Anti-Corruption Code shall remain otherwise in full force and effect.

9.6 This Anti-Corruption Code is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with Indian Law. Strictly without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 5 of this Anti-Corruption Code, disputes relating to this Anti-Corruption Code shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Indian Courts.

Appendix 1 - Definitions

DEFINITIONS

Anti-Corruption Code. This Anti-Corruption Code promulgated by the BCCI on the Effective Date as may be revised by BCCI in its sole discretion from time to time.

ACU BCCI. Anti-Corruption Unit of the BCCI or its designee

Associate Member. Any National Cricket Federation with associate member status of the ICC.

BCCI. The Board of Control for Cricket in India or its designee

BCCI Disciplinary Committee The Disciplinary Committee as defined in the Memorandum and Rules and Regulations of the BCCI.

Bet. Any wager, bet or other form of financial speculation, and Betting is the carrying out of such activity.

Betting Organization. Any company or other undertaking that promotes, brokers, arranges or conducts any form of Betting activity in relation to Matches or Events.

Commissioner. The person appointed by the President BCCI, to conduct the preliminary enquiry in relation to any Disciplinary proceedings.

Corrupt Conduct. Any act or omission that would amount to an offence under Article 2 of this Anti-Corruption Code

Champions League T20 or CLT20. The annual T20 tournament organised by the BCCI known as the Champions League T20 or CLT20.

Demand. As defined in Article 4.3.

Designated Anti-Corruption Official. The person appointed by the BCCI to fulfill the duties set out in this Anti-Corruption Code.

Director ACU. An appointee of the BCCI with supervisory responsibilities in relation to the Anti-Corruption Code.

Domestic Match. Any ‘First-Class Match’, ‘List A Limited Overs Match’ or ‘List A Twenty20 Match’, as those terms are defined in the ICC Classification of Official Cricket (as amended from time to time) including all matches organized by the BCCI ,all matches forming part of the Indian Premier League and Champions LeagueT20.

Effective Date. As defined in Article 9.3.

Event. Any competition, tournament, tour, or equivalent that involves one or more Matches.Franchisee. The entity that owns a franchise/Team in the IPL or CLT20.Full Member. Any National Cricket Federation with full member status of the ICC.ICC. The International Cricket Council or its designee.

ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Participants as amended from time to time.

ICC Events. Each of the following: (a) the ICC Cricket World Cup; (b) the ICC World Twenty20; (c) the ICC Champions Trophy; (d) the ICC World Cricket League Divisions 1-8 (inclusive), together with any regional qualifying events thereto; (e) the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup; (f) the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup; (g) the ICC World Cup Qualifying Tournament; (h) the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifying Tournament, together with any regional qualifying events thereto; (i) the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifying Tournament; (j) the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup Qualifying Tournament, together with any regional qualifying events thereto; (k) the ICC Intercontinental Cup and Shield; and (l) any other event organized or sanctioned by the ICC from time to time to which the ICC deems it appropriate that the ICC Anti-Corruption Code should apply.

Indian Premier League or IPL. The Twenty20 cricket league which has been established by BCCI;Ineligibility. Means the Participant is barred for a specified period of time from participation in the sport of cricket, as set out more specifically in Article.5.2

Inside Information. Any information relating to any Match or Event that a Participant possesses by virtue of his/her position within the sport. Such information includes, but is not limited to, factual information regarding the competitors in the Match or Event, the conditions, tactical considerations or any other aspect of the Match or Event, but does not include such information that is already published or a matter of public record, readily acquired by an interested member of the public, or disclosed according to the rules and regulations governing the relevant Match or Event.

International Match. Any of the following (in men’s and women’s cricket): (a) any Test Match, One Day International Match or Twenty20 International Match; (b) any Match played as part of an ICC Event; (c) any International Tour Match; or (d) any other Match organised or sanctioned by the ICC from time to time to which the ICC deems that the ICC Anti-Corruption Code should apply.

International Tour Match. Any Match played between a representative team of a Full Member (or Associate Member with Test and/or ODI or T20I Status) and any domestic, guest or invitational team.

IPL Central Accreditation. The accreditation provided by BCCI to persons by which such persons become entitled inter alia to access to all Match Venues of the IPL.

IPL Team. Any team that participates in the IPL.

Match. A cricket match of any format and duration in length in which two cricket teams compete against each other.

Member Cricket Association. A full member, associate member or affiliate member of the BCCI as contained in its Memorandum and Rules and Regulations.

National Cricket Federation. A national or regional entity which is a member of or is recognised by the ICC as the entity governing the sport of cricket in a country (or collective group of countries associated for cricket purposes).

Owner. in relation to a Franchisee shall have the meaning as contained in the relevant franchise agreement signed between that Franchisee and BCCI.

Participant. Any Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or Umpire Support Personnel.

Player. Any cricketer who is selected in any playing or touring team or squad that is chosen to represent any Member Cricket Association, IPL Team and/or CLT20 Team in any Match;

Player Support Personnel. Any coach, trainer, manager, selector, Team Official, doctor, physiotherapist or any other person employed by, representing an IPL Team, a CLT20 Team, a playing/touring team or squad that is chosen to represent a Member Cricket Association in any Domestic Match or series of such Matches.

Reward. means any direct or indirect financial or other benefit (other than official prize money and/or contracted payments under playing, service, endorsement, sponsorship or other such similar contracts).

Substantial Assistance. For purposes of Article 6.1.2.7, a Participant must: (a) fully disclose in a signed witness statement all information that he/she possesses in relation to offences under this Anti-Corruption Code and equivalent regulations, and relevant criminal offences and breaches of other professional rules; and (b) reasonably cooperate with the investigation and adjudication of any case related to that information, including, for example, presenting testimony at a hearing if requested to do so by the BCCI or other relevant body. Further, the information provided must be credible and must comprise an important part of any case that is initiated or, if no case is initiated, must have provided a sufficient basis on which a case could have been brought.

Suspension. shall have the meaning in Article 4.7.

Team. Any cricket team that participates in any Match/Event that is subject to this Anti Corruption Code

Team Official means either:(a) any person who (i) has been provided an IPL Central Accreditation on behalf of a Team or Franchisee and (ii) is a director, secretary, officer, management staff, employee, coach, physio (or other medical personnel) or duly authorised (express or implied) agent of a Team or Franchisee or a consultant to or other person serving in any official capacity for a Team or Franchisee

and/or

(b) Any Owner.Umpire. Any umpire (including any on-field umpire, television umpire, third or fourth umpire) appointed (by the BCCI or any other relevant party) to officiate in any Domestic Match.

Umpire Support Personnel. Any technical officials (for example, and without limitation, any official with responsibility for operating the communication equipment for Umpires and Match Referees during a Domestic Match) or umpire coaches appointed (by the BCCI or any other relevant party) to support the Umpires and/or Match Referees.